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Manitou Strings' YouTube Channel

1/1/2024

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The Manitou Strings YouTube Channel has a few snippets of songs and shows at various locations in and around the Front Range. Book us here.
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Manitou strings "trio" at buffalo Lodge Bicycle resort

2/1/2023

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It was a beautiful evening of excellent friends and good vibes at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. This is quickly becoming "the" spot to catch really good live shows in a warm and welcoming environment. We had a great time.
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Manitou Strings LIVE at Jack Quinns Irish PUb in Co Springs

1/28/2023

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The saga of bands....in general

1/28/2023

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Bands are tough to keep together. Well, they are tough to get together first....to find the right mix. The right vibe. The right personality. And then when you find it....people gotta move on. People get jobs, go to school, get married, move away...We have had a little of that, too. I will say, though, that our incarnations and changes have been minimal and not with any bad feelings. I have LOVED everyone that has played with Manitou Strings. Making music is so much fun, and when you have the right priorities, it's even better. We have someone new to introduce....we just need a little time to solidify things. You'll meet him soon.
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With a little help from  friends

1/17/2023

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 In November we lost Kelly (just as a band member. He's still alive and kicking), and then in December, Katie decided to become a free agent. As someone in school, she needs a little more freedom. Bands are like that...they say. We wouldn't have minded being a happy family for the rest of time...but both of these young people have plans and hopes and new opportunities, so we say "Go get 'em!" Man, it was fun while it was the four of us (with Tommy joining us on banjo most days). So, we are looking at the duo, Spencer and Joy, and seeing how to augment that...making sure we keep the quality of the music groovy, and keeping the show a lot of fun. We have enlisted the help of Deirdre McCarthy who has come to our aid before and has played with us for a while now, plus we are joined by Bart Wachtler, who plays with Red Moon Rounder, a local original band with a very cool vibe. These two will be playing with us for all of our upcoming shows in January and February. We are very grateful. See where we're playing next.
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A trio at Buffalo Lodge

12/7/2022

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Katie was unable to join us at a recent gig that was scheduled to be a trio. Well....I wasn't ready to make it a duo. HAHA....so, I called a friend, Mr. Derek Gray. A most excellent fiddler and luck was on our side and he was not booked for the night. We ended up having a fantastic time with a lot of good people. Great songs. And a successful night. Thanks, Derek
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Another house party

11/27/2022

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We had a grand time at a recent house concert. We have a sweet single-mic set up that brings a little volume to our vocals, but keeps the rest of it acoustic. It allows guests to continue to talk, mix and mingle while still keeping the atmosphere of the music in the background. Thanks to Deirdre McCarthy for helping us out on this one, lending her beautiful voice to the mix as well as her expertise on violin. 
Click here for our upcoming show schedule.

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Are you looking for a new project?

11/12/2022

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Our band, Manitou Strings is looking for a new person to join us. We have had the pleasure of a lot of excellent musicians' company over the last five years. Life is uncertain, and transitory and though we have lost, we have also gained a wide net of really talented players. Each time I think OH MY GOSH! This is soooo good!! 
The Colorado Springs music community has been good to us. During our hunt for our next newest member, I have had the pleasure of the support of many great local musicians, who will be helping out over the next few months: Bart Wachtler with Red Moon Rounder, Seraphima with The McDeviants, and Deirdre McCarthy have each been generous with their time and talents. Rehearsing with us, playing with us, and supporting us. I am deeply grateful. Josh Alford who has been "in and out" of the band due to his very demanding day job, will also be joining us this Saturday.

Next week we will be at Armadillo Ranch for a late night gig, Thursday, 8 to 11pm (I consider this late night. LOL.) Friday we will be at the lovely Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 6 to 8 pm. We will be in the main lodge with a roaring fire. Join us. Saturday night, we'll be at Trails End Taproom, 5 to 7:30 pm. Would love to have you join us for any of these fun gigs.
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Upcoming shows: November 2022

11/11/2022

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The Manitou Strings will play  a few shows in November. Catch us Thursday, Nov. 17 at Armadillo Ranch for a late show- 8 to 11 p.m. Or, if you are not a night owl, you can see us Friday, Nov. 18 at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort inside the main lodge from 6 to 8 p.m. The nice warm fire and great vibe definitely make for a great evening and you'll be home by 8:30 p.m. LOL. 
Saturday night, Nov. 19, we will be at Trails End Taproom, in their new location at the old Mason Jar. We will be playing there from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
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Spencer Wren: leader of the band

10/22/2022

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Spencer and Joy at a recent, late October outdoor gig. The sun was gorgeous, but the wind really kicked up its heels later in the performance. No photos from that epic microphone crash. We used pumpkins to hold down all the equipment.
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